Nogales, AZ vs Safford, AZ

Nogales is moderately more affordable than Safford, with a 12.9% lower cost of living index. Nogales scores 69 compared to 79 for Safford, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Safford can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Nogales is $691/month compared to $976/month in Safford — a 29% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Nogales is more affordable at $172,800 median vs $191,600.

Median household income in Nogales is $40,745 compared to $65,727 in Safford (-38%). While Safford is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Nogales spend roughly 20.4% of their income on rent, more than the 17.8% in Safford.